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Vancouver Writers Fest High School Youth Writing Contest 2027 (Grades 8-12, BC)

Vancouver Writers Fest · Canada

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A spring writing contest for British Columbia students in Grades 8-12 to submit an unpublished short story or personal essay, with cash prizes and newsletter publication.

Grade
9–12
Age
Not published
Residence
British Columbia
Entry
Open application
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Entries are previously unpublished short stories or personal essays up to 1,500 words for the high school contest. First prize is $200 and second prize $100, each with publication in the Books & Ideas newsletter and a certificate; the first-prize winner also gets a social media shout-out. A judge from the Vancouver literary community reads the entries.

Topics

ArtsHumanitiesCreative writingShort storyPersonal essayBritish Columbia
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